First of all, what does it mean for South Africa? The International Partners Group, made up of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States and the European Union, agreed to give South Africa $8.5 billion. The money “aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of South Africa’s economy to help it achieve the ambitious goals set out in South Africa’s updated nationally determined contribution emissions goals”, a joint statement read. Mail and Guardian, 15 February 2023.